Re: [tech] limited slip

[Mash <type53@yahoo.com>]

--- Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> Well, as pointed out, these tranmissions have
> springs that push against
> the drive output flanges. This creates friction
> between the flanges and
> the differential. So, with the front in the air when
> one wheel is turned
> the friction caused by the springs will cause the
> other wheel to turn in
> the same direction. But, it's still just an open
> differential with a
> little friction thrown in. The torque required to
> make the wheels turn
> in opposite directions is not large and is certainly
> not large enough to
> classify it as "limited slip"
> Dan

Jeebus! Whatever you call it, it's still better than
nuttin!

I plan to use the Peloquin kit on my more serious cars
. . .


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